CARDIAC
RESPIRATORY
NEURO
ENDOCRINE
PHARMACOLOGY
PRIORITY & SAFETY
100

This lab value is most specific for myocardial injury.

What is Troponin?

100

This oxygen delivery device provides the highest FiO2.

What is a Non-rebreather mask?


100

First sign of increased ICP.

What is Change in level of consciousness?

100

This condition causes hyperglycemia and ketones.

What is DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)?

100

This drug is used for chest pain.

What is Nitroglycerin?

100

Priority assessment framework.

What is ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)?

200

This rhythm is irregularly irregular and increases stroke risk.

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

200

Classic sign of pneumothorax.

What is Absent breath sounds on one side?

200

This scale assesses neurological status.

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?

200

Priority treatment for hypoglycemia.

What is Give glucose (oral or IV dextrose)?

200

Major side effect of opioids.

What is Respiratory depression?

200

Most urgent patient:

  • Fever
  • Chest pain
  • Headache
  • What is Chest pain?


300

Priority intervention for chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin.

 What is Administer morphine and notify provider / prepare for ACS protocol?

300

Priority position for a client with dyspnea.

What is High Fowler’s position?


300

Priority intervention for seizure activity.

What is Protect airway, turn to side?

300

This electrolyte imbalance occurs in DKA.

What is Hyperkalemia (initially)?

300

Antidote for heparin.

What is Protamine sulfate?

300

Isolation for TB PPE

What is Airborne precautions (N95 mask)?

400

This medication class reduces mortality in heart failure.

What are ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril)?


400

This ABG indicates respiratory acidosis:

pH 7.30, PaCO2 50

What is Respiratory acidosis?

400

Classic sign of meningitis.

What is Nuchal rigidity?


400

Medication used for thyroid storm.

What is Propylthiouracil (PTU)?

400

This medication requires potassium monitoring.

What is Furosemide (Lasix)?

400

Client with potassium 6.2

What is Cardiac monitoring + treat hyperkalemia immediately?


500

Signs of left-sided heart failure:

 What are

  • Pulmonary edema
  • Crackles
  • Dyspnea
  • Orthopnea
500

Post-op client suddenly SOB, chest pain, tachycardia

What is Pulmonary embolism → give O2, notify provider, prepare anticoagulation?

500

Signs of increased ICP:

What are

  • Decreased LOC
  • Pupillary changes
  • Cushing’s triad (late)
  • Vomiting 
500

DKA patient improving—glucose drops to 200

What is Add dextrose to IV fluids to prevent hypoglycemia?

500

Beta blocker effects:

What are

  • Decreased HR
  • Decreased BP
  • Bronchoconstriction (caution in asthma) 
500

Fall precautions include:

What are

  • Bed low position
  • Call light within reach
  • Non-skid socks
  • Frequent rounding